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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.84, 1,224.11 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.84, 1,224.11 and 606.96 is: 837.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.84 : 1,224.11 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.84/1,224.11 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.84x = 1,224.11 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.84x = 742,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,985.81/886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.79

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